Biologists, using a technique that explores both genes and structural characteristics, have introduced 10 new species of marine sponge. Despite their distinction as one of Earth's oldest lifeforms and ...

So far, the team has carried out China's first large-scale seagrass bed restoration projects, including those in Tangshan, ...

From tiny seeds come big results: replanting seagrass meadows that help fish, protect coastlines, and absorb climate-heating ...

A team of environmental scientists at Duke University, working with colleagues from the University of New South Wales, the ...

A s they transport us to underwater landscapes, aquariums provide a soothing experience for visitors. The dark rooms, illuminated by soft light emanating from the tanks, display a ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more ...

Victoria University of Wellington have discovered a species of sea squirt that is thought to be new to science.

Ecosystem engineers are plants or animals that create, modify or maintain habitats. As Joshua Larsen, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, explains, beavers are a perfect example of ...

Biologists are monitoring an Australian crayfish that surprisingly showed up in Texas, fearing it could threaten local ...

Beavers can cause property damage, but research shows they positively impact the environment. Some landowners are ditching ...

Understanding the Challenge of Global Warming The concept of global warming might seem abstract, but it has very real ...

The sheer amount of emissions that year overwhelmed the capacity of forests, soil and plants to absorb CO2 ... the world’s ...